Mrs Unis Spicy Foods has recalled batches of its modified atmosphere packed products because of concerns about procedures to control Clostridium botulinum. The FSA has issued a Product Recall Information Notice in Scotland.

The Scottish Minister for Public Health announced on 20 January 2015 the appointment of seven board members for Food Standards Scotland, the new food body which takes over the functions of the Food Standards Agency in Scotland from 1 April 2015. These appointments follow the appointment in November last year of Ross Finnie as Chair of the body.

Having received 6,700 poster design entries from 240 primary schools, the Food Standards Agency in Scotland (FSAS) Calendar Competition 2014 was one of the best yet. The annual competition asks pupils to design artwork promoting good food hygiene, healthy eating and physical activity, as well as food allergy awareness.

The Food Standard Agency (FSA)’s Food and You survey has published findings specific to Scotland for 2014. This, the third wave of the survey, which is conducted every two years, provides information on reported behaviours, attitudes and knowledge relating to food safety and healthy eating issues in Scotland.

The Food Standards Agency in Scotland (FSAS) has published a report jointly with Health Protection Scotland (HPS). The report is entitled 'Infectious Intestinal Disease Associated with Foodborne Illness in Scotland in 2013'.